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1351. Leaker identified as fit military leader with gun-worshipping gamer group

The Washington Post has traced the recent Pentagon intelligence leak to a man who shared hundreds of secret files with a small group of young gamers on a private Discord server....

1352. Christodoulides ‘most probably’ to attend coronation

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has been invited to attend the official coronation ceremony of King Charles, with sources saying he will ‘most probably’ attend...

1353. IMF projects steady GDP growth for Cyprus in 2023

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) maintained its projection for Cyprus’ economic growth in 2023 at 2.5% of GDP, while real GDP growth is expected to pick up pace in the next year....

1354. U.S. scrambles to reassure allies after Ukraine intel leak

Senior U.S. officials are scrambling to address concerns and questions from allies in Europe, the Middle East, and Ukraine following the leak of highly classified information about the war in Ukraine and other global issues. ...

1355. Dead loved ones could be uploaded to your computer by end of year

You may soon be able to catch up with friends and relatives who have passed away — on your computer....

1356. EY report: Governments need new ways of working to seize digital opportunities

Governments around the world are at risk of failing citizens through lack of digitalization, according to EY research presented in a new report: “How can government workers and technology align to serve future citizens?”. ...

1357. Cyprus IP Day – Celebrating innovation and creativity

On April 26th, 2023 Cyprus Intellectual Property (IP) Day will bring together acclaimed local and international speakers and IP experts sharing their insights and expertise on the importance of identifying, managing and protecting ones Intellectual Property. ...

1358. Are you ready for ChatGPT to take over your job?

Since its release in November of last year, OpenAI's ChatGPT has been used to write cover letters, create a children's book, and even help students cheat on their essays....

1359. Leaked Pentagon docs prompt ally denials

A large cache of what appear to be classified Pentagon documents circulating on social media channels is becoming a growing source of anxiety for US intelligence agencies, as numerous allies have been forced into denials over the purported leaks....

1360. Dalai Lama regrets asking boy to 'suck my tongue'

The Dalai Lama has apologized after a video emerged showing the spiritual leader kissing a child on the lips and then asking him to “suck my tongue” at an event in northern India....

1361. Over 7,000 volunteers contribute to groundbreaking genetic research in Cyprus

Over seven thousand volunteers in Cyprus have so far provided a sample of their genetic material to the Biobank, Professor of Medicine and Molecular Genetics at the Medical School of the University of Cyprus and Director of the Center of Excellence for Biobanking and Biomedical Research, Constantinos Deltas, has told the Cyprus News Agency....

1362. Our top priority is ensuring accessible and high-quality medicines, says Kyriakides

"A 'strong European Health Union' will contribute to the building of strong, resilient, and sustainable health systems of tomorrow that will ensure better care for patients," said Commissioner Stella Kyriakides in her message for World Health Day....

1363. Cyprus’ Armenian rep calls on more countries to recognize

The Armenian religious representative in the Cypriot parliament told lawmakers on Thursday that the island’s support to his people has been 'invaluable' over the years, with the House observing a moment of silence for victims of the persecuted group during WWI...

1364. Macron's mission in China: Convincing Xi on Ukraine

1365. French furious over retirement age increase of 2 years

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to fill the streets of France Thursday for the 11th day of nationwide resistance to a government proposal to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. The furious public reaction to the plan has cornered and weakened French President Emmanuel Macron....

1366. Nicosia Cybersecurity Conference Live: Empowering Education and Prevention

On Thursday 6th April 2023 at 11.00 a.m., a workshop entitled "Cybersecurity Systems and Development of Modern IT Applications" will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia....

1367. Delays unclear over Cypriot-fueled Lukoil deal

An executive power committee in Italy has missed an initial deadline for approving the sale of a Russian refinery plant to an Israeli-backed Cypriot fund, with reports in the media getting blurred between fears over Russian influence and high-stakes geopolitical interests across the pond...

1368. 'Almost Alice': A magical new twist on Wonderland!

Once upon a time, there was a driven and focused 16-year-old student named Alice who found herself in detention at The Senior School in Nicosia. ...

1369. Russian children's commissioner rejects ICC allegations

Russia's commissioner for children's rights on Tuesday dismissed International Criminal Court (ICC) allegations that she was responsible for unlawfully deporting children from Ukraine as false...

1370. Trump faces 34 felony charges but won't be handcuffed or have mug shot taken

Donald Trump will be placed under arrest today and informed that he has been charged with 34 felony counts for falsification of business records, according to a source who has been briefed on the procedures for the arraignment of the former president....

1371. Cypriot professor Phoebe Koundouri honored for contribution to Science

On Thursday, the 23rd of March, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was awarded the Academy of Athens Excellence in Science Award 2023 for her contribution to the advancement of the Science of the Marine Environment by the President of the Academy of Athens, Michael-Konstantinos Stathopoulos, and the Secretary-General, Christos Zerefos....

1372. Kyriakos Kouros assumes post as DG of Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kyriakos Kouros has today taken up the position of Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs....

1373. Prem Watsa: 'Greek banks are safer'

Greece has entered a virtuous cycle of growth, and the next few years will be especially beneficial to the economy and Greeks if political stability is maintained and business-friendly policies are implemented....

1374. Rowing rivalries: Limassol hosts first International Coastal Rowing competition

Summertime has finally arrived in Limassol, and what better way to kick off the season than with the first annual international coastal rowing competition?...

1375. Energy in focus: Greece, Cyprus, and Israel hold trilateral meeting

Foreign Ministers of Cyprus Constantinos Kombos, Greece Nikos Dendias and Israel Eli Cohen, who met on Friday in Nicosia, pointed out the importance of the trilateral energy cooperation and its contribution to the stability in the region....

1376. Greek Cypriot protesters slam Tatar in London

A group of Greek Cypriot protesters in the United Kingdom attempted to block on Wednesday the vehicle of Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, who traveled to London to speak at an event...

1377. Barack Obama: Murdoch divided Western societies

Barack Obama has suggested that Rupert Murdoch’s media empire has led to greater polarization in western societies through news coverage designed to “make people angry and resentful”....

1378. WHO is no longer requiring doses of COVID vaccines

The World Health Organization has tailored its Covid-19 vaccination recommendations for a new phase of the pandemic, suggesting that healthy children and adolescents may not necessarily need a shot but older, high-risk groups should get a booster between 6 to 12 months after their last vaccine....

1379. Generative AI could automate 300mn jobs

According to a report in the Financial Times, Goldman Sachs has found that "generative" AI systems such as ChatGPT could lead to the automation of a quarter of the work done in the US and eurozone....

1380. It's a pawsome weekend treat as Athens museum opens doors to fur buddies

This Sunday, April 2, the people of Greece get to live out my lifelong dream and bring their dogs to the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens for a “World Stray Animal Day” event. ...